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پسری که کلمه جمع میکرد
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Nominee for Readers' Favorite Picture Books (2018)خیلیها دوست دارند یک چیزی برای خودشان جمع کنند؛ مثل سنگ یا تمبر؛ جروم دوست داشت کلمه جمع کند. هربار با کسی حرف میزد، کتاب میخواند کلمههایی را که میدید یا میشنید، یادداشت میکرد و برای خودش نگه میداشت. خیلی زود مجموعه کلماتش آن قدر بزرگ شد که آنها را طبقهبندی کرد. اما روزی مجموعه از دستش روی زمین افتاد و کلمهها پخش زمین شد...
44 pages, Paperback
First published January 30, 2018
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Peter H. Reynolds
220 books954 followersPeter Hamilton Reynolds is an author and illustrator of children's books and is the co-Founder and CEO of educational media company FableVision.
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February 24, 2023
برای کسی که نصف سالهای تحصیلیش از کلمات فراری بود، حرف زدن ازشون هم خنده داره. کسی که از زیر انشا نوشتن در میرفت و از همصحبتی با آدمها واهمه داشت. طوری که نوشتههای خشک و بیروح دیگران رو کپی میکرد و تو ارتباطاتش افتضاح بود.
اون مثل جروم کتاب نبود که کلمات رو جایی ثبت کنه، کنار هم بذاره و باهاشون جمله و شعر بسازه. اون تو ساختن به طرز فجیعی ناامیدت میکرد!
گاهی انقدر ساکت بود که بقیه فکر میکردن لال هست. گاهی انقدر سوالات رو تو ذهنش ویرایش میکرد که همکلاسیش زودتر از معلم میپرسید. گاهی انقدر حرف نمیزد که این ذهنیت رو به وجود میآورد که عجب شنوندهی خوبیه! اما اون لعنتی از پس الفبای زندگیش هم برنمیاومد، چه برسه به اینکه کلمات رو ردیف کنه و طوماری از حرفهای معمولی رو به زبون بیاره.
اما یه روز نزدیک بود گندش دربیاد. معلم از انشایی که خودش هم ننوشته بود، تعریف کرد و کل کلاس براش دست زدن. متنی هم انتخاب کرده بود که معنی بعضی از کلماتش رو هم نمیدونست! کارش ساخته بود.
اون روز پی برد که نمیتونه تا ابد پشت نوشتههایی که مال خودش نیست پنهون بمونه. باید از زیر سایه درمیاومد. باید قلم به دست میگرفت و میساخت. باید به جای سر تکون دادن، زبون درازش رو به کار مینداخت. باید مواجه میشد. با کلماتی که میتونن نجات بخش باشن و در عین حال ویران کننده. باید با ادبیات آشتی میکرد.
و اینطور شد که هنوز لال از دنیا نمردم!
حالا اونقدری کلمات رو سر میکشم که به قول دوستم گندش رو درآوردم. حالا به تک تک واژهها دقت میکنم و میتونم سر کسی رو با طومارهام به درد بیارم. حالا میتونم جروم باشم.
اون مثل جروم کتاب نبود که کلمات رو جایی ثبت کنه، کنار هم بذاره و باهاشون جمله و شعر بسازه. اون تو ساختن به طرز فجیعی ناامیدت میکرد!
گاهی انقدر ساکت بود که بقیه فکر میکردن لال هست. گاهی انقدر سوالات رو تو ذهنش ویرایش میکرد که همکلاسیش زودتر از معلم میپرسید. گاهی انقدر حرف نمیزد که این ذهنیت رو به وجود میآورد که عجب شنوندهی خوبیه! اما اون لعنتی از پس الفبای زندگیش هم برنمیاومد، چه برسه به اینکه کلمات رو ردیف کنه و طوماری از حرفهای معمولی رو به زبون بیاره.
اما یه روز نزدیک بود گندش دربیاد. معلم از انشایی که خودش هم ننوشته بود، تعریف کرد و کل کلاس براش دست زدن. متنی هم انتخاب کرده بود که معنی بعضی از کلماتش رو هم نمیدونست! کارش ساخته بود.
اون روز پی برد که نمیتونه تا ابد پشت نوشتههایی که مال خودش نیست پنهون بمونه. باید از زیر سایه درمیاومد. باید قلم به دست میگرفت و میساخت. باید به جای سر تکون دادن، زبون درازش رو به کار مینداخت. باید مواجه میشد. با کلماتی که میتونن نجات بخش باشن و در عین حال ویران کننده. باید با ادبیات آشتی میکرد.
و اینطور شد که هنوز لال از دنیا نمردم!
حالا اونقدری کلمات رو سر میکشم که به قول دوستم گندش رو درآوردم. حالا به تک تک واژهها دقت میکنم و میتونم سر کسی رو با طومارهام به درد بیارم. حالا میتونم جروم باشم.
April 26, 2026
In a Nutshell: A beautiful picture book about a boy who loves words. Cute story and illustrations, and loads of wonderful words. Recommended.
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Plot Preview:
Recently, I read a picture book named 'The Gift of Words', focussing on some beautiful words Jerome shares with others during the Advent season. When I learnt that it was a follow-up to this book, I knew I'd read this one as well. This is almost as cute!
Jerome is a lovely boy in every way, as I already knew from the sequel. But this book shows how committed he is to finding words and organising them meticulously like a true collector. This story also shows us how he meets Ekko his rescue dog.
The cover art gives you an idea of what kind of words are included in the book. Jerome has no preferences about what words he collects. It's not like he's on the lookout for fancy or lengthy words. He takes any words that jump out at him, whether big or small, whether he heard them or saw them or read them. Anything he likes, he jots down in his little notebook.
It is good to see that Jerome doesn't stay away from the big words that he doesn't know the meanings of. The text subtly hints at how unknown words can still sound good and how we can find their meanings later. Because of this approach, little readers get treated to words of various lengths in the illustrations.
While the message is subtler in this book as compared to its sequel, it's still a relevant one, highlighting how words can be used to make a change. Aren't we already seeing the destruction resulting from spiteful words, where a few politicians with no sensible words have bamboozled so many and spread chaos throughout the world? High time we appreciate the beauty of positive words and use them the way they deserve. Words and actions always go in sync, and this book further proves it.
Just as seen in the sequel, the illustrations have an equally important role to play in the story. All the words that Jerome discovers and notes and shares are only in the graphics. The text and art thus work in perfect conjugation with each other. The vibrance of the art only serves to enhance its impact.
Overall, this is a beautiful book that highlights how the right words can make a difference. I hope it stokes a love for words in the hearts of its little readers.
Definitely recommended. This ought to be a good option for readers aged 5-8 years, and will also work well in classroom sessions on vocabulary and word usage.
4 stars.
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I follow the Goodreads rating policy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Lifelong favourite!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I loved the book.
⭐⭐⭐ - I liked the book.
⭐⭐ - I found the book average.
⭐ - I hated the book.
The decimals indicate the degree of the in-between feelings.
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Plot Preview:
Jerome is fascinated by words and collects favourites from wherever he can. He is meticulous about organising his collection based on themes. But one day, after a little stumble, he learns that words don't necessarily belong to fixed categories, and that words from across categories can come together to create a whole new meaning. Should he keep this knowledge to himself, or share it with others?
Recently, I read a picture book named 'The Gift of Words', focussing on some beautiful words Jerome shares with others during the Advent season. When I learnt that it was a follow-up to this book, I knew I'd read this one as well. This is almost as cute!
Jerome is a lovely boy in every way, as I already knew from the sequel. But this book shows how committed he is to finding words and organising them meticulously like a true collector. This story also shows us how he meets Ekko his rescue dog.
The cover art gives you an idea of what kind of words are included in the book. Jerome has no preferences about what words he collects. It's not like he's on the lookout for fancy or lengthy words. He takes any words that jump out at him, whether big or small, whether he heard them or saw them or read them. Anything he likes, he jots down in his little notebook.
It is good to see that Jerome doesn't stay away from the big words that he doesn't know the meanings of. The text subtly hints at how unknown words can still sound good and how we can find their meanings later. Because of this approach, little readers get treated to words of various lengths in the illustrations.
While the message is subtler in this book as compared to its sequel, it's still a relevant one, highlighting how words can be used to make a change. Aren't we already seeing the destruction resulting from spiteful words, where a few politicians with no sensible words have bamboozled so many and spread chaos throughout the world? High time we appreciate the beauty of positive words and use them the way they deserve. Words and actions always go in sync, and this book further proves it.
Just as seen in the sequel, the illustrations have an equally important role to play in the story. All the words that Jerome discovers and notes and shares are only in the graphics. The text and art thus work in perfect conjugation with each other. The vibrance of the art only serves to enhance its impact.
Overall, this is a beautiful book that highlights how the right words can make a difference. I hope it stokes a love for words in the hearts of its little readers.
Definitely recommended. This ought to be a good option for readers aged 5-8 years, and will also work well in classroom sessions on vocabulary and word usage.
4 stars.
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I follow the Goodreads rating policy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Lifelong favourite!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I loved the book.
⭐⭐⭐ - I liked the book.
⭐⭐ - I found the book average.
⭐ - I hated the book.
The decimals indicate the degree of the in-between feelings.
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January 4, 2021
این کتاب تقدیم شده به همهی بچههایی که با استفادهی درست و مناسب از کلمات میتوانند احساسات و تفکرات خود را به خوبی بیان کنند. در حوزه ادبیات کودک بعد از «شل سیلور استاین» نویسندهی محبوبم «پیتر اچ رینولدز» است. کسی که فوق العاده در نوشتن و ایدهپردازی خلاقه و دنیای خودش رو وقف نوشتن برای کودکان کرده. او به کلمات ایمان دارد و میگوید: «اگر میخواهیم کودکان چیزی یاد بگیرند کتاب بخوانند و بنویسند باید به بازی دعوتشان کنیم. بازی با کلمات، بر صفحات سفید. صفحه ای از افکار و آفریدههای خودشان پر میشود.» این کتاب در مورد پسربچهای به نام جرومی هست که به جمعآوری کلمات مختلف مشغول میشود و درواقع کلکسیونی از کلمات را برای خودش درست میکند. ولی یک روز که کلمات را جابجا میکرده لیز میخوره و همهی کلمات به پرواز در میآیند... این کتاب میتواند برای کودکان یادآور این باشد که هر کلمه و استفاده از آن چه مسئولیتی برای آن ها به همراه دارد و میتواند فردی را خوشحال یا ناراحت کند و برای استفاده از واژهها و کلمات در گفتوگوهامون چقدر باید توجه داشته باشیم. به ارزش و زیبایی هر کلمه پی ببریم که میتواند تلفیقی با یادگیری مهارتهای زندگی و همینطور آموزش نگارش و فارسی باشد. کودک به معجزهی کلمات و کنار هم قرار گرفتن آنها پی میبرد و همینطور باعث به وجود آمدن اشتیاق بیشتر در یافتن معانی کلمات در کودک میشود، به اشتراک گذاشتن حس خوب، بخشش و پرورش تخیلات را در کودک آموزش میدهد. بیان درست احساسات و عواطف و استفاده درست از آنها و فهمشان را قابل درک میکند.
September 26, 2019
I am a person who loves words. I love those word-a-day calendars as a kid. I thought it was fun to try and find ways to use that word during the day. When I am reading, I do like to pick up new words and phrases. My problem is I don’t write them down and I do forget them rather quickly now. Anyway, this book is about people who collect things. Jerome just happens to collect words he loves. He has scrapbooks and notebooks full of words organized into category and subject. One day, he drops all the books and the words jumble and he sees new phrases together. (This reminds me of the magnets on the refrigerator with all the words.) He then begins sharing the words with people and making them feel better with words. “I understand” is a very powerful phrase.
The point of the story seems to be that words are to be shared with others and it’s how we communicate with each other. It’s a pretty good theme, in my opinion.
The nephew was not too impressed by this book. Now, the niece would have liked it more is my guess. The nephew does love books, but he said that nothing really happened here. Words are everywhere. He didn’t really connect with this book. He didn’t call it boring, but he gave it 2 stars.
The point of the story seems to be that words are to be shared with others and it’s how we communicate with each other. It’s a pretty good theme, in my opinion.
The nephew was not too impressed by this book. Now, the niece would have liked it more is my guess. The nephew does love books, but he said that nothing really happened here. Words are everywhere. He didn’t really connect with this book. He didn’t call it boring, but he gave it 2 stars.
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April 10, 2024I really like using this book as an example of expansive vocabulary when I am doing storytime. I've taken it to my children's school and a read-aloud and then added in some vocabulary activities like vocab guessing games (using the words from the book), or (re)naming a color, or found word poems. The instructional options for this book are truly limitless. Other great vocabulary building books are Animalia by Graeme Base, 13 Words by Lemony Snicket, and The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires. - Alexis S.
August 11, 2018
Words tend to either erect or obliterate boundaries between human beings. Thankfully, this is a book about forming bonds in the most unusual way.
Jerome collected words.
Whereas most of Jerome's peers collect video games, cards, devices, etc., his goal is to collect as many words as he can. The acts of reading and searching for meaning become essential for his growth and well-being because he wants them to be like that. He found joy in what others usually perceive as being frivolous, and it genuinely makes him happy.
Perhaps the key moment of his journey is when he slips and the words "become jumbled". He doesn't cry over them, nor does he give up; he simply strings them together and uses them to recreate the sources which he drew the words from in the first place, as well as create something new out of them.
He also finds the simplest words to be incredibly effective in uniting people. The book itself gains the reader's attention using simplistic illustrations, colorful pages... and words. Lots and lots of words. You never know which one will help you make it through the day.
A definite must-read!
Jerome collected words.
Whereas most of Jerome's peers collect video games, cards, devices, etc., his goal is to collect as many words as he can. The acts of reading and searching for meaning become essential for his growth and well-being because he wants them to be like that. He found joy in what others usually perceive as being frivolous, and it genuinely makes him happy.
Perhaps the key moment of his journey is when he slips and the words "become jumbled". He doesn't cry over them, nor does he give up; he simply strings them together and uses them to recreate the sources which he drew the words from in the first place, as well as create something new out of them.
He also finds the simplest words to be incredibly effective in uniting people. The book itself gains the reader's attention using simplistic illustrations, colorful pages... and words. Lots and lots of words. You never know which one will help you make it through the day.
A definite must-read!
December 31, 2025
آخرین کتاب ۲۰۲۵ هم کتاب کودک باشه =دی
June 4, 2025
چقدر قشنگ و زیبا بود.واقعا قشنگ و زیبا و پر مفهوم
شاید جالب باشه.منم یه دورانی اطلاعات عمومی جمع می کردم🤭
شاید جالب باشه.منم یه دورانی اطلاعات عمومی جمع می کردم🤭
February 16, 2018
I really loved the beginning of this book - and even the middle! (Get this kid a magnetic poetry set, stat!) I love that he started stringing words together and making poetry and songs.
But then... it got a little....preachy? It became much less a story about a "real" boy who liked to learn new words and more about an allegorical boy who changed the world, one word at a time. Which... if it had *started* like that, it wouldn't have annoyed me at all. But as written, it was a little jarring.
But then... it got a little....preachy? It became much less a story about a "real" boy who liked to learn new words and more about an allegorical boy who changed the world, one word at a time. Which... if it had *started* like that, it wouldn't have annoyed me at all. But as written, it was a little jarring.
February 24, 2023
دوسش داشتم ^^
برام کاملا ملموس بود چون خودم هم مثل جروم کلمه جمع می کنم :')
برام کاملا ملموس بود چون خودم هم مثل جروم کلمه جمع می کنم :')
October 24, 2018
Such a wonderful and great book, a perfect illustrations of the power of words...
December 2, 2018
Each year my family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books, and we have been doing this for years. Everyone rates each book and adds a comment and it may (or may not) affect my overall rating. This is book #8 (of 20) of 2018, and yet another example of my separation from my own family on some of these books. This is the first year this is happening, dunno why. In spite of my low, (mean) personal review, I upped the rating to reflect the family reading.
Tara: 5 stars. I love this! Learning to express himself and make the world better.
Harry (13): 4 stars. I like how he helps the world by sharing his words and thoughts.
Hank (12): 5 stars. Amazing!
Lyra (11): 4 stars. I like how he collects words, then gives them away, then finds new ones.
Jenn (family friend): 4 stars. Jerome is my kind of boy. I especially love the jumbled word pages such as "Blue Harmony," "Silent Orchestra," and "Whisper Symphony."
Dave: 3 stars. A book about the love of words. Okay, maybe good, fun, but doesn't feel that fresh or original.
Tara: 5 stars. I love this! Learning to express himself and make the world better.
Harry (13): 4 stars. I like how he helps the world by sharing his words and thoughts.
Hank (12): 5 stars. Amazing!
Lyra (11): 4 stars. I like how he collects words, then gives them away, then finds new ones.
Jenn (family friend): 4 stars. Jerome is my kind of boy. I especially love the jumbled word pages such as "Blue Harmony," "Silent Orchestra," and "Whisper Symphony."
Dave: 3 stars. A book about the love of words. Okay, maybe good, fun, but doesn't feel that fresh or original.
May 14, 2020
It was so beautiful.
I just can't ignore the reading done by Obamas.
I just can't ignore the reading done by Obamas.
November 16, 2023
کلمات بیشتر از چیزی که به نظر میان مهم هستند.
March 2, 2018
The power of words! Cute story to show the importance words hold.
June 17, 2025
"به دنبال کلمات خودت بگرد، به همه دنیا بگو کی هستی و چطور دنیا را به جای بهتر تبدیل میکنی."
این پسر من رو یاد فینچِ "جایی که عاشق بودیم" انداخت :"(
این پسر من رو یاد فینچِ "جایی که عاشق بودیم" انداخت :"(
November 6, 2018
This was a sweet sweet book about words, and about Jerome who collects words.
Words are little gems, and collects and organizes them. And then he fell and all of his words went flying. He starts stringing them together and playing with them with less order. In the end he sends them to the wind. And other kids are starting to play with them.
One of the best books that I know is The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. It is so much better than any other elementary school age (and above). It is playing with words, numbers, concepts and more. This book was a tiny reminder of that (just tiny though). The story here, is not as tied together, and just touches a bit about the beauty and power of words.
My favorite line was: "Jerome had no words to describe how happy that made him". That alone gives another half a star to get to 3.5 stars.
Words are little gems, and collects and organizes them. And then he fell and all of his words went flying. He starts stringing them together and playing with them with less order. In the end he sends them to the wind. And other kids are starting to play with them.
One of the best books that I know is The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. It is so much better than any other elementary school age (and above). It is playing with words, numbers, concepts and more. This book was a tiny reminder of that (just tiny though). The story here, is not as tied together, and just touches a bit about the beauty and power of words.
My favorite line was: "Jerome had no words to describe how happy that made him". That alone gives another half a star to get to 3.5 stars.
February 19, 2018
The premise of Reynolds' most recent picture book is intriguing...and older listeners and readers are sure to be captivated by the various words Jerome collects, as well as their pronunciations and definitions. Unfortunately, the second half of the story doesn't quite match the authenticity of its beginning; the parting message is a familiar chorus rampant throughout most of Reynold's tales. The illustrations are whimsical and inviting, inclusive and diverse...but, unfortunately, the story as a whole doesn't come together as a well-planned collection of words.
March 14, 2018
In this picture book, Peter H. Reynolds does for words and literacy exactly what he's accomplished with his previous titles on art, he makes them cool and wraps them in a clever, philosophical package.
Jerome collects words, and he even organizes them into categories. But an accident leads to the realization that sometimes words that seem to have no relationship to each other actually gain new meaning when placed by different, unrelated words. Not only does he start to realize the power of words to express feelings, to move an audience or to make others feel understood, but he also realizes that he need not keep those words squirreled away. Instead, he should give them away. I loved how, after all this build up, the book concludes with these lines from the boy who loved words so much: "Jerome had no words to describe how happy that made him" (unpaged). Since he's shared all his words with others, he literally has no more words to give, but he also would be hard pressed to explain his feelings. This book is perfect for youngsters just learning new vocabulary but also for those who gravitate to words that simply sing on the tongue or feel in the mouth or are interesting just because of their shapes. As they will know, there are words that simply lead us into new worlds and those that seem perfect for what they represent. Ah!
Jerome collects words, and he even organizes them into categories. But an accident leads to the realization that sometimes words that seem to have no relationship to each other actually gain new meaning when placed by different, unrelated words. Not only does he start to realize the power of words to express feelings, to move an audience or to make others feel understood, but he also realizes that he need not keep those words squirreled away. Instead, he should give them away. I loved how, after all this build up, the book concludes with these lines from the boy who loved words so much: "Jerome had no words to describe how happy that made him" (unpaged). Since he's shared all his words with others, he literally has no more words to give, but he also would be hard pressed to explain his feelings. This book is perfect for youngsters just learning new vocabulary but also for those who gravitate to words that simply sing on the tongue or feel in the mouth or are interesting just because of their shapes. As they will know, there are words that simply lead us into new worlds and those that seem perfect for what they represent. Ah!
December 2, 2018
Really disappointing. I read this aloud (to my 15 year old daughter) and partway through I started adding snarky asides about how this kid is really annoying and LITTERING - stop throwing your little bits of paper all over, Jerome! That's LITTER! Stop it! Also, poetry and music is more than just random words strung together; I thought it was weird to imply that you will naturally become a beloved poet and musician just because you collect words.
March 24, 2018
I can't really recommend this book to anyone because of the ending. While the beginning would rate a 4, the end was a huge mistake that I am sorry other readers have ignored. Really littering is okay to teach children? Really Peter H. Reynolds couldn't think of an alternate ending?
December 26, 2018
The importance and beauty of words and how putting some together can be powerful and poetic!
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January 23, 2022Simple yet super cute story.
November 20, 2018
I'm calling this book poetry because it speaks to my soul in that way.
The main story is about a boy who collects words. It's how the words are kept, expressed, and strung together that matter. I was enraptured by reading the words scattered on the page, and I Loved how the pairings sang. I want to collect words too, and see what happens when you throw them down together in a happy jumble.
We won't worry too much about how much littering occurred with all those words in the wind. :)
This is such a beautiful book. I wish everyone loved words like this.
The main story is about a boy who collects words. It's how the words are kept, expressed, and strung together that matter. I was enraptured by reading the words scattered on the page, and I Loved how the pairings sang. I want to collect words too, and see what happens when you throw them down together in a happy jumble.
We won't worry too much about how much littering occurred with all those words in the wind. :)
This is such a beautiful book. I wish everyone loved words like this.
June 28, 2019
Jerome collects words.
Serendipitously he drops his words. He makes poetry.
"Some of his simplest words were his most
powerful." "I understand." "I'm sorry."
"Thank you." "You matter."
One day he empties his collection into the wind.
"Wonderful."
"Surprising."
"Clever."
These are the words I use to describe this book.
Serendipitously he drops his words. He makes poetry.
"Some of his simplest words were his most
powerful." "I understand." "I'm sorry."
"Thank you." "You matter."
One day he empties his collection into the wind.
"Wonderful."
"Surprising."
"Clever."
These are the words I use to describe this book.
April 16, 2018
so cute!! Makes me want to start my own word collection..........;)
May 21, 2019
LOved it and all the lovely, beautiful, and interesting words. A great book to share.
May 16, 2020
A delightful story delightfully read by Michelle & Barack Obama. Yes, words matter!
May 11, 2025
I love this book and love to give it as a gift to all my fellow word nerds who were also writers and readers as children.
November 11, 2025
Inspirational - aspirational book for children about words and how we can play with them and manipulate them - turning them into poems and lyrics. The illustrations are simple and whimsical.
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